Outcome after later combined brachial plexus and shoulder surgery after birth trauma

Of 22 infants aged between 11 and 29 months who underwent a combined reconstruction of the upper brachial plexus and shoulder for the sequelae of a birth injury, 19 were followed up for two or more years. The results were evaluated using a modified Gilbert scale. Three patients required a secondary...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume Jg. 85; H. 8; S. 1166
Hauptverfasser: Grossman, J A I, Price, A E, Tidwell, M A, Ramos, L E, Alfonso, I, Yaylali, I
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: England 01.11.2003
Schlagworte:
Brachial Plexus - injuries
Brachial Plexus - surgery
Child, Preschool
Chronic Disease
Contracture - surgery
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Nerve Transfer - methods
Orthopedic Procedures - methods
Paralysis, Obstetric - surgery
Severity of Illness Index
Shoulder Dislocation - surgery
Shoulder Joint - surgery
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
ISSN:0301-620X
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Zusammenfassung:Of 22 infants aged between 11 and 29 months who underwent a combined reconstruction of the upper brachial plexus and shoulder for the sequelae of a birth injury, 19 were followed up for two or more years. The results were evaluated using a modified Gilbert scale. Three patients required a secondary procedure before follow-up. Three patients had a persistent minor internal rotation contracture. All improved by at least two grades on a modified Gilbert scale.
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ISSN:0301-620X
DOI:10.1302/0301-620X.85B8.14246